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Area: 1,259,797 square miles Population: 748,000,000
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The Act of Independence passed by the British Parliament in 1947 divided British India into an almost exclusively Mohammedan state (Pakistan) and a predominantly Hindu state (India). On August 15, 1947 India obtained the status of an independent dominion, and since January 26, 1950 it has been a republic within the British Commonwealth.
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Monetary System
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3 Pies = 1 Pice (Paisa), 12 Pies = 1 Anna; 16 Annas = 1 Rupee,
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15 Rupees = 1 Mohur; since April 1, 1957: 100 Naye Paise =
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1 Rupee; since April 1, 1964: 100 Paise = 1 Rupee
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1789 (AH 1204) India Bengal Presidency 1/4 Rupee - VF
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Silver issue
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Arabic inscription is presented on both sides. Vert. mill from 1819-21, dated 1789. Small early silver issue has clear, solid detail and pleasant appearance considering the age. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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INDICN789QR
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$25.00
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ND (1806-1837) India Junagadh Dokdo (Cu) - F
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Obverse title Sri Diwana . Rev. AH date. Pretty medium brown copper with excellent detail for the age and issue. Marks are well below average. Just a little wear toward edge reverse keeps this one from being VF. Unique, hard to find addition for any collection. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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INDICN1806D
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$10.00
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ND (1860-1901) Travancore 1 Chuckram (Ag) - XF
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Silver issue
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Tiny little SILVER coin with medium gray color and sharp extra fine detail. This is KM-21 listed under Travancore, Princely State Issues of India. Fun, quality addition to any collection. (View image for more detail.)
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INDIA
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Item Number
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Price
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INDCNT1C860
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$8.50
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1943 (b) India 2 Annas (Ni-Bra) - XF
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Obverse head left of King George V. Rev. large “2”, date & origin. Gorgeous natural golden brown with come dark areas that add unique character. Square coin with minimal marks for the extra fine grade and detail strong. (View image for more detail.)
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Item Number
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Price
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INDICN2A943
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$2.50
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1944 India (Jaipur) 1 Anna (Br) - XF
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Item Number
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Price
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INDICN1A944J
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$3.75
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